Canvasser, Travis County

Job Description

Job Description

Canvasser Role Description

Posting Date: September 4, 2026 Application Deadline: Priority deadline is September 7th. Hiring until all positions are filled.  

Contact Email: View email address on ziprecruiter.com

Reports to: Electoral Manager

About Us

Mobilize. Organize. Vote. Empower. MOVE Texas was founded in 2013 by a small group of dedicated students at The University of Texas at San Antonio to increase participation in local elections (MOVE UTSA). Since then MOVE Texas has gone statewide to become one of the most effective voter registration and civic engagement groups for young people in the state . Our vision is to build the political power of young people to transform democracy in Texas and beyond. We are building the next generation of Texas leadership by teaching critical organizing skills to take them from voters to effective, lifelong organizers. Our theory of change is simple: develop new leaders, educate voters and create space for the changes we need to make so that our state can be a place where all Texans can thrive. 

Position Description

Our team is seeking canvassers who are ready to deepen community trust by directly engaging with voters to take action this midterm election. Canvasser engages with the community in direct voter contact by registering voters, gathering pledges to vote, disseminating voter guides, and supporting electoral goals. Canvassers support voter registration and get-out-the-vote (GOTV) initiatives by engaging in conversations with our base to increase civic engagement and voter turnout. MOVE Texas’ electoral campaigns are designed to increase civic participation and voter turnout among young Texans through voter registration, voter education, and direct voter contact. We’re committed to investing in young voters who remain underrepresented and are too often overlooked by traditional political outreach efforts. We do this because we love our communities and know that  young voters can shift electoral margins in meaningful ways when they have the tools, information, and opportunities to participate. 

Campaign Details:  Travis County Midterm Election

The 2026 Midterm Election presents a critical opportunity for young Texans to shape the future of their communities. Canvassers assigned to Travis County will support MOVE Texas' voter registration, voter education, and get-out-the-vote efforts focused on increasing participation among young voters throughout the county.

Through direct voter contact, community events, and neighborhood outreach, canvassers will help connect young people with the tools and resources they need to make their voices heard. By fostering meaningful community connections and encouraging civic participation, canvassers will play a key role in increasing voter engagement and helping more young Texans participate in the 2026 Midterm Election.

Region Served: Travis County

Primary Constituency: Young Voters

Campaign Duration: September 13, 2026 – November 6, 2026

Timeline

• September 4th - Posted 
• September 8th to 10th - Interviews
• September 10th - Candidate Selection & Offers Sent
• September 11th - Offer Acceptance Deadline
• September 13th - Onboarding & Training 
• November 6th - Last day
  

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Execute assigned field plans and campaign strategies.
• Attend regular team meetings, trainings, and check-ins. 
• Meet voter contact, voter registration, and reporting goals established by Electoral leadership.
• Engage with potential voters through direct outreach including, but not limited to, conducting door-to-door canvassing, attending community events, answering questions to the best of your abilities, and providing resources to support informed decision-making.  
• Facilitate the voter registration process by supporting community members in filling out a voter registration form. 
• Serve as an entry point for deeper engagement, including pledges to vote, volunteer recruitment, and participation in future campaigns.
• Promote civic education by distributing voter education materials, and supporting broader civic engagement and get‑out‑the‑vote (GOTV) efforts.
• Maintain accurate records of community interactions, pledge to vote cards, volunteer interests, and feedback through data from submissions and daily reporting. 
• Create a consistent, visible community presence that helps MOVE Texas build relationships, credibility, and recognition for voter registration and civic engagement.
• Demonstrate the ability to apply skills and knowledge to competently perform job duties and assignments.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen and Texas resident
• Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
  
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must reside in the county where the position is based
• Strong organizational skills 
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent communications skills 
• A solution-oriented mindset 
• Demonstrate a willingness to be adaptable in an independent work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency
• Positive attitude and team-oriented
• Spanish speaking skills are a plus!
• Voter registration and/or community engagement experience is a plus!

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Regularly walks, stands, and moves equipment weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Regularly works in outdoor weather conditions. 
• Regularly travels throughout the community and between multiple locations to access events, meetings, or to perform other assigned job duties in a single shift.
• Ability to learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete work independently, make timely decisions, communicate effectively with coworkers and community members, and perform duties in environments with competing priorities and time-sensitive deadlines.

Compensation

This is a temporary, in-person, non-exempt, hourly position at $21.00 per hour, minimum 25 to 30 hours per week. Typical work schedules will include afternoons, evenings, and weekends based on campaign needs. Canvassers are eligible for accrued time off and biweekly travel stipend for $150.00. Work locations vary throughout the county. 

MOVE Texas Action Fund 501(c)4 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status.